Full Name:
Jeff C. Mayes
Gender:
Male
Family:
Spouse: Michelle
Birth Date:
04/26/1971
Birth Place:
Bay City, MI
Home City:
Bay City, MI
Religion:
Roman Catholic
BA, Political Science and Communications, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 1994, Grade Point Average of 3.6
Representative
Representative, Michigan House of Representatives, 2004-2010
Candidate, Michigan State Senate, District 31, 2010
Supervisor, Charter Township of Bangor, 2000-2004
Chair, Bay County Democratic Election Committee, 1994-2000, 1998-2002
Legislative Assistant, State Representative Joesph Rivet, 1990-2000
Campaign Manager, State Representative A.T Frank, 1996, 1998
Legislative Assistant, State Representative Howard Wetters, 1995-1998
Campaign Manager, Candidate for State Representative, Sue Kaltenbach, 1994
Member, Michigan Legislative Fire Caucus, 2005-present
Member, Bay County Medical Control Authority, 2002-present
Member, Bangor Township Downtown Development Authority, 2000-present
Co-Chair, Michigan House Local Government Caucus, 2005-present
Co-Chair, Michigan Legislative Pro-Life Caucus, 2007-present
Member, Michigan Wolverine Caucus, 2005-present
Member, Bangor Township Public Safety Committee, 2000-2004
Member, Bangor Township Public Works Committee, 2000-2004
Chair, Bay County Democratic Party Election Committee, 1996-2003
Chair, Bay County Young Democrats, 1994-2000
State Representative, Michigan House of Representatives, 2004-present
Supervisor, Bangor Township, Michigan, 2000-2004
Legislative Assistant, State Representative Joseph Rivet, 1999-2000
Manager, A.T. Frank For State Representative Campaign, 1996, 1998
Legislative Assistant, State Representative Howard Wetters, 1995-1998
Account Executive, Ameritech PagesPlus, 1995
Manager, Sue Kaltenbach For State Representative Campaign, 1994
Board Member, The University of Michigan Alumni Club of Bay City, 2003-present
Member, Saginaw Valley State University Math Resource Center Advisory Board, 2002-present
Board Member, Bay Area Community Foundation, 1998-present
Member, Bay County Medical Control Authority Board
Experience, Eagle Scout
Member, Knights of Columbus
Member, Michigan Farm Bureau
Member, National Rifle Association
Board Member, Bay Area Womens Center, 1998-2006
Chair/Vice Chair, Boy Scouts of America Lake Huron Area Council Shoreline District Committee, 2001-2006
Member, Bangor Township DDA, 2000-2004
President, Bay County Township Officers Association, 2002-2004
Chair, Bay County Young Democrats, 1995-2000
Awards:
Tim Pope Outstanding Young Governmental Leader Award, Michigan Jaycees, 2008
House Advocate of the Year, Michigan Manufacturers Association, 2008
Legislator of the Year, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, 2010
Livestock & Agriculture Leadership Award, 2010
Leadership in Renewable Energy Policy, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, 2008
Friend of Labor Award for Outstanding Support for Organized Labor, Bay County AFL-CIO, 2008
Michigan Communication Directors Association 911 Recognition of Service, 2009
The Ruby Award, For Professional Achievement in the Tri-County Area, 2005
"Good Scout" Award, Lake Huron Area Council, Shoreline District, Boy Scouts of America, 2005
Michigan Agri-Business Legislator of the Year, 2006
Michigan Agri-Business Association, Outstanding Legislator Award 2005, 2006
The Tony Bielawski Award, Service to the Bay County Democratic Party, 2005
Bay County Democratic Party Tony Bielawski Award
Evans Scholar of the Year Award
Current Car:
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
September 11th
Father's Name:
Frank Mayes
Favorite Sport:
University of Michigan Football
First Car:
1973 Plymouth Fury
First Job:
Bag boy at local grocery store
Mother's Name:
M. Jane Perkins
Pets (include names):
2 Shih Tzus, Annabelle & Elliot
1 Rescue Cat, Dema
Priority Issues:
Energy Policy including renewable fuels and electricity, Economy and Jobs and Education
Spouse's Occupation:
Social Worker, Tuscola Behavioral Health, Tuscola County, Michigan